Truck Rest Area on Long Island Westbound – I-495
Truck Rest Area on Long Island is a rest area on I-495 westbound near Islip in Suffolk County, New York. Reported truck parking: 22 spaces.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 495 westbound near Islip, the Truck Rest Area on Long Island gives travelers in New York a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the New York Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
This is the westbound facility on I-495, near Islip in Suffolk County. It is right by exit 55. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 22 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Time limits and overnight parking
At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 40.809049, -73.223622. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-495 is this rest area on?
It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 495 near Islip.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 22 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.